Hail in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 23:00:00 to 21-FEB-05 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: COOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 22:15:00 to 21-FEB-05 22:15:00 (EST)
Location: RUDDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Putnam County Sheriff reported golf ball-sized hail in the Lake Oconee area.

Hail in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 22:05:00 to 21-FEB-05 22:05:00 (EST)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel-sized hail.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 22:44:00 to 21-FEB-05 22:55:00 (EST)
Location: NEWNAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Several reports were received from the public of nickel to quarter-sized hail.  Minor damage to vehicles was reported.  In addition, a Ford Dealer in Newnan reported that the hail damaged the side of an outbuilding.

Hail in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 22:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 22:45:00 (EST)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail in the northern sections of Peachtree City in the Kelly Drive area, while amateur radio operators reported nickel-sized hail in similar areas.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 22:49:00 to 21-FEB-05 22:49:00 (EST)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 22:59:00 to 21-FEB-05 22:59:00 (EST)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Haralson County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail.

Hail in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 23:17:00 to 21-FEB-05 23:23:00 (EST)
Location: PEACHTREE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The public reported quarter-sized hail near Georgia Highway 54 just east of the Peachtree City city limits.  Employees at the National Weather Service Forecast Office on the south side of Peachtree City observed penny-sized hail.

Hail in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 23:10:00 to 21-FEB-05 23:10:00 (EST)
Location: NEWNAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported golf ball-sized hail in Senoia, half-dollar-sized hail just east of Newnan, and nickel-sized hail in Sharpsburg.

Hail in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 23:35:00 to 21-FEB-05 23:35:00 (EST)
Location: PINE MTN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 23:35:00 to 21-FEB-05 23:35:00 (EST)
Location: MC DONOUGH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail near Georgia Highway 81 west of McDonough.

Hail in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:44:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:44:00 (EST)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Glascock County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:05:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:05:00 (EST)
Location: PAYNE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported penny-sized hail in the extreme southwest corner of the county near the intersection of Interstate-75 and Georgia Highway 92.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:22:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:22:00 (EST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: RAYLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Wilkes County Sherrif's Department reported that several large trees limbs were down in the Rayle area blocking some secondary roads.

Hail in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 21:28:00 to 21-FEB-05 21:28:00 (EST)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A trained spotter with the Covington Police Department reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 21:45:00 to 21-FEB-05 21:45:00 (EST)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Washington County Emergency Management Director reported that one tree was blown down onto a power line.

Hail in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 21:32:00 to 21-FEB-05 21:32:00 (EST)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 12:45:00 to 21-FEB-05 12:45:00 (EST)
Location: DULUTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 13:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 13:25:00 (EST)
Location: TUCKER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel-sized hail.

Hail in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 13:50:00 to 21-FEB-05 13:58:00 (EST)
Location: LOGANVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 13:47:00 to 21-FEB-05 13:47:00 (EST)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 13:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 13:35:00 (EST)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public.  Nickel-sized hail was reported in Lawrenceville with quarter-sized hail in Grayson and Snellville.

Hail in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 12:50:00 to 21-FEB-05 12:50:00 (EST)
Location: ELLIJAY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Gilmer County 911 Center reported nickel-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 12:32:00 to 21-FEB-05 12:32:00 (EST)
Location: ELLIJAY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported that several trees were blown down in the Ellijay area.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 13:00:00 to 21-FEB-05 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: POWDER SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 16:20:00 to 21-FEB-05 16:20:00 (EST)
Location: CRANDALL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The Murray County Fire Department and Rescue Squad reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 12:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 12:30:00 (EST)
Location: ETON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A storm spotter for the National Weather Service reported penny-sized hail.  Wind gusts were also estimated at 65 mph.

Hail in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 16:50:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:10:00 (EST)
Location: TRION
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Several reports of hail ranging in size from quarters to ping pong balls were received from amateur radio operators in both Trion and Summerville.  The public reported quarter-sized hail just east of Lyerly.

Hail in UNION, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 16:58:00 to 21-FEB-05 16:58:00 (EST)
Location: BLAIRSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 14:00:00 to 21-FEB-05 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: WATKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 13:59:00 to 21-FEB-05 13:59:00 (EST)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 14:21:00 to 21-FEB-05 14:21:00 (EST)
Location: WATKINSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 14:29:00 to 21-FEB-05 14:29:00 (EST)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 15:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 15:25:00 (EST)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.  A few small branches were also blown down.

Hail in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:55:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:55:00 (EST)
Location: CADLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: POST OFFICE

The Norwood Post Office relayed reports of hail from the Cadley area.  A local business reported nickel-sized hail in the area.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:50:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:55:00 (EST)
Location: ALPHARETTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail in Alpharetta and penny-sized hail in Ocee.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: CARTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls.  Extensive damage was reported to vehicles and roofs of buildings and homes in the area.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 13:00:00 to 21-FEB-05 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: DULUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous reports of hail, ranging in size from pennies to quarters, were received from the public.  Penny to nickel-sized hail was reported in Duluth, nickel-sized hail in Lawrenceville, and quarter-sized hail in Grayson and Snellville.

Hail in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: CHAMBLEE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter and half-dollar-sized hail in Tucker, a storm spotter reported nickel-sized hail in Decatur, and the public reported penny-sized hail near the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:43:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:43:00 (EST)
Location: SUTALLEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported penny-sized hail in far southwest Cherokee county near the Bartow county line.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:05:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: NORCROSS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The Gwinnett County SkyWarn coordinator reported golf ball-sized hail in Lilburn.  The public reported nickel-sized hail in the eastern portions of Norcross/western portions of Lilburn near Interstate-85.  The Gwinnett Daily-Post reported that 90 percent of the vehicles parked at the Mall of Georgia were damaged by the hail.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:20:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: ADAIRSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

An amateur radio operator reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:50:00 (EST)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel to quarter-sized hail from the western portion of Clarke county across the Oconee border from Bogart to Athens.

Hail in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:46:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:46:00 (EST)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Oconee County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:42:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:42:00 (EST)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Washington County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 16:15:00 to 21-FEB-05 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter and cooperative observer for the National Weather Service reported nickel-sized hail.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:54:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 4.5M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director, along with numerous reports from the public, confirmed that a wide swath of large and very damaging hail fell across much of the central portion of Cherokee county from three miles west of Canton to Hickory Flat, southeast of Canton.  There were many reports of hail better than 2.0 inches in diameter, with measured hail stones of 2.75 inches from residents along Georgia Highway 140 near Lower Burris Road in Canton.  So much large hail fell, that even 15 hours after the event, hail still lined some streets in the Canton area.  The public works department had to be called out to clear ice from roadways.  Extensive damage to roofs, vegetation, and automobiles were reported throughout the area.  On Liberty Boulevard in the northern section of Canton, three very large car dealerships reported that their entire inventory had been damaged with damages in this area alone around $3.0 million.  Over 100 privately owned vehicles were damaged at a Wal Mart parking lot located near this location.  The city of Canton Police Department reported damages to their vehicles exceeding $40,000.  Total damage estimate to homes, vehicles, and vegetation in the area was $4.5 million.  This event ranked as the second most costly hail storm in Cherokee County's history.

Hail in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:20:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: HINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel to quarter-sized hail.

Hail in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:24:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:27:00 (EST)
Location: MENLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail two miles east of Lyerly, while an amateur radio operator reported nickel-sized hail in Menlo.

Hail in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:28:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:28:00 (EST)
Location: ADAIRSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported hail ranging in size from quarters just north of Adairsville to nearly 2.0 inches in diameter in Adairsville.  Extensive damage was reported to vehicles and roofs of homes in the area.

Hail in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:00:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: DRUID HILLS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 4.6M
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

An employee of the DeKalb County Water Department reported that hail ranging in size from pennies to greater than golf ball, on the order of 2.0 inches in diameter fell.

Hail in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: DAWSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Dawson County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:45:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Several reports of large hail, ranging in size from nickels to silver dollars, were received from the public.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 11:48:00 to 21-FEB-05 11:48:00 (EST)
Location: WALESKA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A storm spotter reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:55:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Barrow County Emergency Management Director reported that lots of pine trees were down near Georgia Highway 211, just south of the city of County Line.

Hail in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:40:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:40:00 (EST)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 450K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A volunteer student for the National Weather Service reported golf ball-sized hail.

Hail in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:19:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:19:00 (EST)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 350K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A number of reports were received from amateur radio operators and the public of one to two inch diameter hail.  Nickel-sized hail in Calhoun at 519 pm EST, was followed by quarter to half-dollar-sized hail in both Calhoun and Plainville at 527 pm EST, and then golf ball to 2.0 inch diameter hail at 530 pm EST about 4.5 miles south of Calhoun.

Hail in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:20:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: DAHLONEGA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Lumpkin County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:08:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:08:00 (EST)
Location: HIAWASSEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Towns County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:40:00 (EST)
Location: CUMMING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 930K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported hail ranging in size from pennies to golf balls.

Lightning in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: AUBURN
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Gwinett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck two homes in western Barrow county causing just minor damage.  No fire resulted.

Lightning in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 12:15:00 to 21-FEB-05 12:15:00 (EST)
Location: DAWSONVILLE
Property damage: 600K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Dawson News & Advertiser reported that lightning struck and destroyed a $600,000 home in the Ridgeview community.

Flood in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Forsyth County News reported that a man drove his vehicle into flood waters from the Etowah River in the southwest portion of the county within the Dawson Forest Management Area.  The man escaped safely from the flood waters, but the vehicle was damaged.

Heavy Rain in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 15:15:00 to 21-FEB-05 15:15:00 (EST)
Location: WASHINGTON
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The News Reporter of Washington reported that heavy rain pooled on the roof of the Wilkes County Department of Family and Children's Services building.  A significant leak developed as a result causing damage to ceiling tiles, carpet, and other equipment.  Several offices were flooded.

Lightning in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: MONROE
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Walton Tribune reported that lightning caused damage at one of the Walton EMC distribution centers.  Two transformers were destroyed and damage was caused to other electrical equipment at the facility.

Hail in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:03:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:05:00 (EST)
Location: LOGANVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail in Loganville and penny to quarter-sized hail in Monroe.

Hail in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:14:00 to 21-FEB-05 17:14:00 (EST)
Location: HELEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The White County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 11:55:00 to 21-FEB-05 11:55:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

The Walker County Road Department reported that a few trees were down throughout the county.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:53:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: SNELLVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The coordinator for the Gwinnett County SkyWarn reported golf ball-sized hail five miles southwest of Snellville near the intersection of Georgia Highway 29 and Pleasant Hill Road.  The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail in Snellville and another storm spotter reported quarter-sized hail in Centerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:10:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:10:00 (EST)
Location: BOSTWICK
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Morgan County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down.

Hail in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:15:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:20:00 (EST)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Oglethorpe County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail in Crawford.  The public reported nickel-sized hail in Lexington.

Hail in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: PHILOMATH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: CONYERS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 550K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported golf ball-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 21:10:00 to 21-FEB-05 21:10:00 (EST)
Location: BOSTWICK
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1.5K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Morgan County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down across the north end of the county.

Hail in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:35:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:35:00 (EST)
Location: DIALTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail between Oxford near Flint Hill or about half way between Oxford in Newton county and Walnut Grove in Walton county.

Hail in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:45:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:45:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH ATLANTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel-sized hail on the northeast side of Atlanta.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 12:00:00 to 21-FEB-05 12:00:00 (EST)
Location: TRENTON
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Dade County 911 Center reported that one tree was blown down.  In additon, they also reported pea-sized hail.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 12:14:00 to 21-FEB-05 12:14:00 (EST)
Location: KENNESAW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 12:45:00 to 21-FEB-05 12:45:00 (EST)
Location: BLUE RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Fannin County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:38:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: SUGAR HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.94M
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous reports of large hail, ranging in size from pennies to golf balls, were received from the public in the Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, and Dacula areas.  Penny to golf ball-sized hail was reported in Suwanee, quarter to golf ball-sized hail in Buford, quarter-sized hail in Sugar Hill, and quarter-sized hail in Dacula.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:20:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:55:00 (EST)
Location: ACWORTH
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 5M
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous reports of large hail were received from the public in Acworth, Kennesaw, and Marietta.  Golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail was reported in Acworth, golf ball-sized hail in Kennesaw, and nickel to quarter-sized hail in Marietta.  Damage was reported to vehicles and residences.

Hail in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:55:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: THOMPSONS MILL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous reports of large hail were received from the Barrow County Emergency Management Director, the 911 center, and the public.  Most of the hail fell within a narrow area along and near Georgia Highway 211 in the northwest part of the county from near its intersection with Interstate 85 to the city of County Line.  The hail accumulated to a significant depth and still reported to be covering the roads several hours after the storm had passed.

Hail in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: LOGANVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:40:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: LOGANVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: AUSTELL
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The Austell Fire Department reported that a few trees were down in the city.

Hail in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: RAYLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Wilkes County Sherrif's Department reported half-dollar-sized hail in the Sardis Road area.  Some vehicle damage was reported in the area.

Hail in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:33:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:33:00 (EST)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 19:35:00 to 21-FEB-05 19:35:00 (EST)
Location: SANDY SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail.

Hail in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 20:46:00 to 21-FEB-05 20:46:00 (EST)
Location: ATLANTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

Officials at Atlanta's Piedmont Park reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 21:20:00 to 21-FEB-05 21:20:00 (EST)
Location: CONYERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter-sized hail.

Lightning in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 14:00:00 to 21-FEB-05 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: LEXINGTON
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Oglethorpe Echo of Lexington reported that the Courthouse Clock Tower in downtown Lexington took a direct hit from lightning.  Nine computers in the building were destroyed and the building suffered some structural damage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 17:45:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: ARMUCHEE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Rome News Tribune reported that thunderstorms winds downed a number of trees across the northern part of the county.  Many of the trees fell across power lines causing power outages for around 4300 residents.  On Warren Road, a tree fell across a power line and ruptured a natural gas line.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:25:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: CARTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Daily Tribune News of Cartersville reported that thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees in the area.  Some power lines were brought down as a result.

Lightning in COBB, GEORGIA
From 21-FEB-05 18:30:00 to 21-FEB-05 18:45:00 (EST)
Location: KENNESAW
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Marietta Daily Journal reported that lightning struck and set on fire four homes in the northern portion of the county.  Three of the homes suffered major damage.